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Politics in the Bay Area and beyondFri, 05 Aug 2016 17:33:49 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.3Hertzberg turns on reformer’s charm in Walnut Creekhttp://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2012/02/02/hertzberg-turns-on-reformers-charm-in-walnut-creek/
http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2012/02/02/hertzberg-turns-on-reformers-charm-in-walnut-creek/#respondFri, 03 Feb 2012 01:31:30 +0000http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=18749For a little while today, we all forgot that Democrat Bob Hertzberg is no longer the Assembly speaker or even an elected official. (Read the full story here.) Three days after he officially bowed out of a state senate bid… Continue Reading →

For a little while today, we all forgot that Democrat Bob Hertzberg is no longer the Assembly speaker or even an elected official. (Read the full story here.) Three days after he officially bowed out of a state senate bid… Continue Reading →

Two state reform groups with disparate timelines have combined forces and resurrected a budget initiative using what every successful ballot measure needs: Cash. With matching $3 million pledges, eccentric billionaire Nicolas Berggruen and his Think Long Committee will join California… Continue Reading →

DeSaulnier to host budget town hall in Concordhttp://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2012/01/25/desaulnier-to-host-budget-town-hall-in-concord/
http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2012/01/25/desaulnier-to-host-budget-town-hall-in-concord/#respondWed, 25 Jan 2012 23:03:16 +0000http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=18615State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, will host a budget town hall on Feb. 2, where residents may share their concerns and offer ideas for improving statement government operations. The free event will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Concord City… Continue Reading →

State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, will host a budget town hall on Feb. 2, where residents may share their concerns and offer ideas for improving statement government operations. The free event will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Concord City… Continue Reading →

State budget reform initiative unveiledhttp://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2011/11/04/state-budget-reform-initiative-unveiled/
http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2011/11/04/state-budget-reform-initiative-unveiled/#commentsFri, 04 Nov 2011 23:02:30 +0000http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=17718The California Forward Action Fund, a state fiscal reform group, has submitted a ballot measure that would substantially alter the state and local government budget process. The Government Performance and Accountability Act would mandate the adoption of two-year budgets, five-year… Continue Reading →

The California Forward Action Fund, a state fiscal reform group, has submitted a ballot measure that would substantially alter the state and local government budget process. The Government Performance and Accountability Act would mandate the adoption of two-year budgets, five-year… Continue Reading →

The California Supreme Court will hear arguments Nov. 10 on a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of state lawmakers’ decision to divert $1.7 billion in redevelopment dollars this fiscal year to help balance the budget. The California Redevelopment Association and the… Continue Reading →

Organizations that represent California’s cities and redevelopment agencies have filed a lawsuit challenging recently passed legislation that all but eliminates redevelopment as a separate entity. The League of California Cities, California Redevelopment Association and the cities of San Jose and… Continue Reading →

Education online town hall set for tonighthttp://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2011/06/02/education-online-town-hall-set-for-tonight/
http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2011/06/02/education-online-town-hall-set-for-tonight/#respondThu, 02 Jun 2011 20:53:00 +0000http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/?p=16057California Superintendent of Public Schools Tom Torlakson will participate in an Internet town hall on education starting at 7 p.m. tonight. Torlakson, a former state senator and assemblyman from Antioch, will join state Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and… Continue Reading →

California Superintendent of Public Schools Tom Torlakson will participate in an Internet town hall on education starting at 7 p.m. tonight. Torlakson, a former state senator and assemblyman from Antioch, will join state Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and… Continue Reading →